Exam 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Rebecca has three children, ages 3, 7, and 9. Her father passed away and she is responsible for taking care of her elderly mother who uses a wheelchair. Rebecca works part-time in the morning after she takes her children to preschool and school. At noon she goes to her mother's apartment and makes her lunch and gives her medication. She takes her mother to the doctor every other Wednesday. Based on her responsibilities, what generation is Rebecca in?

Aaron is an adult who is described as being highly distractible. If his distractions are reduced, Aaron will most likely ______.

Dennis has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. His doctors have decided that Dennis needs coronary bypass surgery followed by medication and dietary changes. The conclusion about his cardiovascular disease based on these recommendations is that Dennis has a ______.

Longitudinal studies show that intelligence scores ______.

What factors are involved in the Flynn effect?

Terry feels out of control, reacts to stressful situations with anger and frustration, becomes silent when he is stressed, and refused to talk about what is bothering him. What does it sound like Terry lacks? What are repercussions of this? Is it possible for Terry to learn another way of being? If so, how?

A description of hearing loss in middle adulthood is that it ______.

Sleep plays little role in information processing speed.

The sandwich generation refers to individuals who are stuck between the healthy period of early adulthood and late adulthood's physical ailments.

Roslyn is very concerned about looking older. She is constantly looking at her face and watching for wrinkles. Where will she see them appear first?

When does expertise reach its peak in development?

Explain how societal and cultural views influence how menopause is perceived. Use examples from Asian, Mayan, and Western cultures.

Which example demonstrates fluid intelligence?

Describe the factors involved in "male menopause."

Of these women who tested positive for the mutation for breast cancer, who is most likely to develop it?

What forms when oxygen corrodes a cell and strips off an electron?

A hardy individual can be described as ______.

When middle-aged adults are pressed to meet the demands of career and family but also caring for their aging parents, they are considered to be ______.

Rates of cancer have increased since the 1990s.

Which statement describes hypoglycemia?